Food Tank

JULY 26, 2024

That’s because we use no arable land, no freshwater (we make our own on the vessels), no pesticides or fertilizer, and no food to harvest these fish from the wild. For every meal of land animal protein that you substitute with fish, you are significantly reducing your personal carbon footprint.

Arable Land 126

Arable Land Food Production Processing 126

Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

kWh per kg of harvested crop, on average. Despite key benefits such as reduced water use, lack of pesticide use, avoidance of freshwater pollution, and shorter supply chains, the emission totals from vertical farms prevent the industry from being able to assert all-encompassing sustainability claims.

Vertical Farming 52

Vertical Farming Technology Crop Agriculture 52

Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A recent report by McKinsey revealed that while Africa has large amounts of untapped agricultural land that could be used to increase production, much of this land is in unreachable areas. The lack of infrastructure, conflict zones, forest cover, and large conservation areas has made lots of arable lands inaccessible.

Vertical Farming 52

Vertical Farming Supply Chain Pesticide Seeding 52

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Small footprint, big potential “Microgreens” is a term used to describe the tender, edible seedlings of various herbs, vegetables and grains typically seeded in shallow, soil-filled trays, grown under natural or artificial light, then harvested within two weeks of germination. Microgreens at Kupu Place. Photography by author.

Cultivation 101

Cultivation Crop Real Estate Food 101